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by Brian-Up-North
Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: rainwater ingress
Replies: 11
Views: 2164

Re: rainwater ingress

did you put butyl tape under all the deck plates, or butyl in a caulking gun?
by Brian-Up-North
Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:38 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: rainwater ingress
Replies: 11
Views: 2164

rainwater ingress

Hi, We had a storm where we got a couple inches of really intense pounding rain in a few hours. When I went and checked on my x, I discovered some water in the bilge on both sides. I have never had any water from rain before come in. Where should I check for potential leaks? deck hardware? Leaking w...
by Brian-Up-North
Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: what kind of stove do you use?
Replies: 37
Views: 6380

what kind of stove do you use?

I am curious what kind of stove do most people use: Alcohol, propane, butane? and what model?


is there any reason why we would not want to use a coleman camping propane stove ?


Anything to stay away from in terms of safety / fire risk?
by Brian-Up-North
Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:10 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: new sail: in stock mac sails vs custom sails
Replies: 4
Views: 1261

new sail: in stock mac sails vs custom sails

Does anyone have a view of in stock mac sails (eg BWYachts, sailwarehouse, discount sails ...) vs custom sails in terms of quality? I assume most sails are made in Asia now? Anyone know of anyone else that stocks mac sails other than the above? I assume all custom sails take 5 weeks, anyone know a c...
by Brian-Up-North
Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:53 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Self tacking jib
Replies: 12
Views: 3913

Re: Self tacking jib

Hi,

The old links on the EZ cleats (above) no longer work. Does anyone have a picture of how this works and know where you get them?
I am hoping this can be a poor man's self tacking jib

Thanks
B
by Brian-Up-North
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:52 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Loose footed sail question - avoiding chafing?
Replies: 6
Views: 1433

Re: Loose footed sail question - avoiding chafing?

Thanks for the feedback. I assume I need a way of mounting the sail tack to the gooseneck that will raise the bottom of the sail a couple inches. Do others use a different connection to the gooseneck than the way shown below or a different gooseneck? https://i.postimg.cc/PC9rBc6C/IMG-20200629-212423...
by Brian-Up-North
Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:27 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Loose footed sail question - avoiding chafing?
Replies: 6
Views: 1433

Loose footed sail question - avoiding chafing?

Hi,
A question for those with a loose footed sail. Are you worried about the foot chafing against the boom vang bail and nut (see photo)?

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Any suggestions for adjustment to avoid this worry, how to get foot raised?

Thanks
by Brian-Up-North
Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:11 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26X main sail slider question
Replies: 8
Views: 2230

26X main sail slider question

Hi,
I have a 1999 26X and my main sail slider diameter is 11 mm except at the top of the sail where the top foot has 7 mm sliders.

Do others have the same arrangement with narrow sliders at the top of the main or all your sliders the same diameter?

Thanks
by Brian-Up-North
Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:13 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: davit for towing dinghy
Replies: 11
Views: 2699

Re: davit for towing dinghy

do the lines supporting the aluminum bars get tied off at the cleat or is there a pully?

do you have a picture of the pully?
by Brian-Up-North
Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:40 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: davit for towing dinghy
Replies: 11
Views: 2699

Re: davit for towing dinghy

Hi John (Highlander)

Thanks for the information!

By chance do you have picture of how it is mounted on the back of the MacGregor?

Thanks
Brian
by Brian-Up-North
Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:13 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: davit for towing dinghy
Replies: 11
Views: 2699

Re: davit for towing dinghy

This mod looks much like the Dinghy Tow commercial product from Davron Marine Products
http://dinghy-tow.com/

Unfortunately, Davron do not make a product that will fit a Macgregor
by Brian-Up-North
Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:36 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: davit for towing dinghy
Replies: 11
Views: 2699

Re: davit for towing dinghy

I found another picture using google photos search


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by Brian-Up-North
Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:04 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: davit for towing dinghy
Replies: 11
Views: 2699

davit for towing dinghy

Hi,
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This towing davit is shown in this posting
http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... 0&p=323252

Does anyone have more pictures or plans for this mod.

Thanks
by Brian-Up-North
Mon May 25, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: nesting dinghy or folding dinghy photo on a MacGregor?
Replies: 5
Views: 1574

nesting dinghy or folding dinghy photo on a MacGregor?

Hi, Does anyone have a picture of a nesting dinghy (eg PTWatercraft or Nestway) or folding boat (eg portabote, seahopper) on their Macgregor? I am considering these dinghy options for my X and wanted to find a picture to see what they would look like on the deck (nesting) or tied to the lifelines (f...